# First Nations — Macedon Ranges - Moorabool

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — how many people identify as First Nations, and how they fare on age, schooling, work, income and language. From the ABS 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Profile; the ABS notes these counts are an undercount.

Area: Macedon Ranges - Moorabool (Indigenous Area)

A typical weekly household income of $2,017 marks a standout result for First Nations people in Macedon Ranges - Moorabool. This figure is well above both the Victorian and national averages, reflecting an area where First Nations residents often fare better in terms of pay and employment than in other similar regions.

There are 1,031 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The typical age is 24, which is about the same as the figure for Victoria and the rest of Australia.

Education levels are high for this group, with 47% completing Year 12. This is well above the 42.4% seen across Victoria and the 37% national average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations residents is 6.1%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical person earning $774 a week. This is well above the typical Victorian income of $619.

About 5.9% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language. This is about the same as the Victorian average, though it is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,031 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 47.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.1% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $774 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,017 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE202009/macedon-ranges-moorabool/topic/first-nations